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         Want to learn with a BJJ and MMA Legend?         Train in paradise, experience awesome activities

Tom DeBlass

5 Day Seminar July 19-23, 2025
Tamarindo, Costa Rica

WE HANDLE EVERYTHING FOR YOU!

$1599 (Early bird discount normal rate $1899 Expires Sept 30)

6+ Hours direct with Tom

Optional organized activities

Daily laundry service for training gear

5 days/ 4 nights Private Hotel

Daily prepared breakfast

Sunset Catamaran Cruise included

Small group training

Full concierge service

Give back to the community

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TAMARINDO

Spend the day lounging at the beach or pursuing the shops down the main drag. Tamarindo has something for everyone. Everything is just a short walk from your hotel.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

We work with a group of Boutique hotels in Tamarindo including Wyndham (Oceanview Upgrade), Casa Muna and Maravilla Estates. All are short walk to the beach or center of town.

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HERO RETREATS

Hero Academy is a non-profit 501c3 that provides training to over 150 local kids free of charge in our beach town of Tamarindo. Tom's retreat has raised over $20K for our program

Meet Your Trainer

TOM DEBLASS

No Gi World Champion (2015 black Master 1 absolute, 2007 brown)

World Championship 3rd place (2007 brown)

Pan American Champion (2008 brown)

No Gi Pan American Champion (2013 black)

Grapplers Quest National Champion (2013)

Grapplers Quest Worlds Expert Division Champion (2013)

ADCC American National Absolute Champion (2016)

Professional Grappling League Super-Fight Winner (2014)

ADCC NY super fight Champion (2014)

ADCC American Trials Champion (2016/2014/2009)

No Gi World Championship 3rd place (2015 Master 1, 2013/2009 black)

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Train in Paradise

We handle everything for you. Once you arrive at the airport, you can watch your stress drift away. You can do as much or as little as you please. Daily planned activities and meals are all optional. Tamarindo is a tropical paradise and surf mecca. Make connections that last a lifetime and leave you dreaming about your next trip down.

  • World class surf destination
  • Beautiful beaches and weather
  • Zipline, Skydive, Rafting, Horseback Riding, Sailing and more

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Saturday

  • 2:00PM - Check in at your Hotel
  • 4:30PM - Sunset on the Beach at El Be Restaurant
  • 6:30PM - Meet and Greet at Hero Academy Open Mat
  • Enjoy your evening

Sunday

  • 8:00AM - Breakfast poolside with your fellow retreat goers
  • 9:00-11:00PM - No Gi Session at Hero Academy
  • 12:00PM - Optional ATV beach tour
  • 7:00PM - Optional group welcome dinner: Fire Show and Live Music

Monday

  • 8:00AM - Breakfast poolside with your fellow retreat goers
  • 9:00-1100AM - No Gi session at Hero
  • 12:00PM - La Leona Waterfall Hike. Included in package

Tuesday

  • 8:00AM - Breakfast poolside with your fellow retreat goers
  • 9:00-11:00AM - No Gi session at Hero
  • 4:00-6:00PM - Sunset Session Open Mat

Wednesday

  • 8:00AM - Breakfast poolside with your fellow retreat goers
  • 9:00AM - Open mat at Hero Academy
  • 11:00PM - Check out of hotel
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STAY

We partner with a number of  highly rated boutique properties in the heart of town including Wyndham (oceanview upgrade), Casa Muna and Maravilla Estates. Walk to the beach, gym, restaurants and all Tamarindo has to offer. Stay a few extra days at our reduced rates or hop in a car and visit the nearby rainforests and volcanos. Whatever your desire, we can help you make it happen.

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What Past Attendies Are Saying

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Reba Ann

3 Strip White Belt

'I've only been training for about a year but this retreat was perfect. Good mix of skill levels, great group of people and it was all just perfect'

Derek

Derek Bryan

Black Belt

'In my 10+ years of training, my trips to Hero Academy in Costa Rica are the highlights in this journey. Every trip I have had was incredible'

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Gabe Meyer

Purple Belt

'I'd recommend this trip to anyone that does Jiu Jitsu. The instruction is always top notch. I go to about 5 seminars a year and Hero is the best'

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